To be successful, everyone needs to continue to add to their skillsets. Each entrepreneur, startup, and small business will have its set of “how-tos” that are vital. Then there will be the set of skills that are the essential ones to know. Search your business and become the best you can at your particular business […]
In a perfect world, your workplace and business operations wouldn’t just be effective. They would also run smoothly and drama free. Unfortunately, in the real world, this doesn’t happen. There are always hurdles to overcome, such as unavoidable conflicts. To be fair, conflict isn’t always the worst thing that could happen at work. For example, […]
Thanks to technology and the benefits of flexible work schedules, working from home is no longer taboo. The rise of Americans working remotely is steadily rising — Flexjobs reports 3.9 million Americans now work from home at least half the time, while the US Census says it’s around 8 million people. Regardless of the exact […]
We spend a good chunk of time worrying about how we’ll be the most productive at work. But, we rarely think about how we’ll get the most out of our time-off — whether if it’s a vacation when you’re home for the night, or during a break at work. However, the most successful people aren’t […]
You may not realize it, but there’s a tool in your possession that can improve communication and efficiency for both your business and home. Share your calendar with other people like your employees, customers, and family members, and watch the transformation in how you feel. Here are the dos and don’ts of shared calendars. A […]
Like so many other children, my siblings and I went to an afterschool program when we were younger. It makes sense. Parents can’t leave work in the middle of the afternoon to scoop up their kids when the school day ends. But, this program was also open during the summer, which meant that mom was […]
Small business entrepreneurs always have a hard time getting started. It is not easy to make a place for yourself on the market, and often many entrepreneurs don’t even make it there. Ecommerce makes things a bit easier for merchants since it is easier to set up an online store, and it is cheaper to take […]
Even if you enjoy going to work, it can take a toll on your overall health. For example, working in an office, your entire career can literally kill you. Between sitting all-day, unhealthy eating habits, and stress, it’s easy to see why this isn’t an exaggeration. Throw in financial insecurity, work-life conflicts, and problems that […]
Legendary film critic Roger Ebert once said, “I believe empathy is the most essential quality of civilization.” And, from my own personal experiences, I couldn’t agree more. The first example that comes to mind was a former boss. I learned a lot from him on how to be an effective leader, and I greatly respected […]
